Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL) from Germany
Gamma-butyrolactone is a five-membered lactone ring heterocyclic with oxygen hetero-atom, aromatic under HTS 2932.99.70.00. Used as solvent and precursor to GHB.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• DEA List I chemical; requires import permit and advance notification
• End-use statement mandatory to prevent diversion to controlled substances
• Include stabilizer identification if present